I figured I'd add beyond to my points of research for some of the cars I'm interested in, as I've had no prior experience with some of them. Looking for a new daily driver, going to be shared with the gf. Current car is an EP3 hatch, while it's obviously not the fastest, still fun to drive around in the city. Still early in the research phase, probably looking to pick one up in 3-6mo?
Criteria:
- budget is $10k (ish)
- 4 door
- manual
- sun/moonroof of some sort (my preference)
- reliability is a concern (see Euro choices)
- (arguably) not super boring to drive
- I'm 6'3" - need something a little comfier because old-man back
- small SUVs are out
Options:
- VW GTI
- VW Jetta (is GLI out of my price range?)
- BMW 328i (can someone speak about the reliability of this car? I've read mixed things about the N52)
- IS250
- Subaru Cross trek? (I rather not tbh lol)
- TSX ?
Open to hearing all other suggestions for cars I haven't thought of.
Thanks in advance!